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WORLD PHOTOGRAPHY DAY

Photo by: Lorin Klaris, Dominican Republic, 2018

Photography Day is observed annually on August 19th to raise awareness about the importance of photography. It's an unofficial holiday for all picture lovers.  Winning photos from the 2019 B3 Photo Contest

All Things B3 Michelle Moore Mejuntos Team

People of Guatemala Sophie Lynch Mejuntos Team

Guatemala Sights Tony Riggio Rock-It Team

Do you have a favorite photo from your travels with B3? Send them to: b3news@buildersbeyondborders.org

WHERE IN THE WORLD?

Where did B3 Build a Better World? Can you tell Where in the World and  What Year these pix were taken. Check out the clues and see if you remember or can guess where B3 was??? Send your answers to: b3news@buildersbeyondborders.org

1.This year, B3 partnered with La Esperanza Granada - an organization with the mission of ending the cycle of poverty through education - to construct several classrooms that would serve students in need of finishing their final years of high school. Prior to this, students in this community were only able to complete three of the five years of high school education required. By completing these classrooms, every student in the community will have the ability to graduate. Can you name the year and country where B3 worked to Build A Better World? BONUS: Name the team!

2.The newest April team marked their inaugural B3 year working with Funkarst (a local non-profit dedicated to protecting the environment), Save the Children, and the community to build latrines in this remote area, where families had been relocated after learning that they had been living in a National Park, Los Haitises. Can you name the year and country where B3 worked to Build A Better World? BONUS: Name the team!

3.The newest country to join the roster of places where B3 has traveled to help Build A Better World. We partnered with Habitat for Humanity and the local rastifarian community to build a community center for meetings, clinics, classes, training, sporting, and cultural events. This team stayed at the now-infamous Mr. Earl’s, and enjoyed the Indian custom of Holi, “the festival of colors.” Can you name the year and country where B3 worked to Build A Better World? BONUS: Name the team!

Answers to last weeks Where in the World? Thank you to all that sent in answers!

Ecuador, 2011 Odyssey Team

Guatemala, 2008 C-4 Team Bonus: Sue/Rod Team

Guatemala, 2019 Esperanza Team

B3 BUZZYWORK Keep buzzy this week with yet another B3 edition of MadLibs! (Click here to print)

HELPING OUT

As the impact of the pandemic continues, there are more people in need than ever before, especially mothers with young children. In effort to support our neighbors, B3 will be conducting a Food and School Supply Drive for Mercy Learning Center in Bridgeport. Mercy Learning Center is a non-profit organization providing low-income women with basic literacy and life skills training. Many of the women are mothers, supporting families. Food items needed: Bags of rice and dried beans Cereal Cooking oil Evaporated milk Corn starch, flour Canned meats, canned vegetables, canned fruits, canned soups Tomato sauce Pasta, Pasta sauce Toiletries Diapers (size 6) Wipes If you can't shop - Stop & Shop and Walgreens gift cards are always welcome School Supplies needed: Single subject notebooks Two-pocket folders Black dry-erase markers (thick and thin) Whiteboard erasers Elmer's glue sticks You can drop off donations next week to the B3 office Wednesday, 8/26 from 10:00am - 3:00pm Thursday, 8/27 from 2:00pm - 4:00pm Please include your name with your donation. We will deliver donations to Mercy Learning Center next Friday. Thank you for your support and for helping to Build a Better World!

PET CLINIC

Helping to spread the word for a local community service partner...  While we're all worried about staying healthy, don't forget about your pets!

The B3 Promise To stand against discrimination, violence and prejudice To listen and learn To be honest, empathetic and compassionate To continue to take every opportunity to make our communities a better place to Build a Better World

BUILD A BETTER WORLD